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Albany man pleads guilty to stabbing
An Albany man will be sentenced next month, after pleading guilty to manslaughter charges. The Albany County District Attorney’s office says Stephan Harris pleaded guilty to his role in the death of Jonathan Weldon. The DA’s office says Harris admitted to fatally stabbing Weldon on Elk Street back in...
“Hamilton” at Proctors just as good the second time
“Hamilton” has returned to Proctors in Schenectady. It’s a must-see show that is beautiful to watch, fascinating to hear and revelatory in content. It’s a remarkable musical that combines thrilling entertainment with subtle – and a few not-so-subtle -political and timely social observations. Icing on the...
Boy, 15, hospitalized after Berne snowmobile crash
A 15-year-old boy has leg injuries, after a snowmobile crash in Berne. It happened around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, said investigators. The teenager was driving the snowmobile in the area of Gerry Lane on Wednesday evening, when the snowmobile hit an uneven part of the ground. The teen was thrown...
Albany County's new DISCOVER program aims to remove illegal guns from streets
With warmer weather on the way, Albany County officials are promoting a new effort to reduce gun violence. The Detailed Instruction Supporting Community Violence Education and Reduction, or DISCOVER program, was approved by the Albany County Legislature last year. Local officials announced Thursday that residents can now report illegal guns on a new tip line, 518-665-7860, which is being advertised on the sides of CDTA buses.
Albany man pleads guilty in 2017 stabbing death
An Albany man has pleaded guilty in connection with a stabbing death that took place in 2017. The Albany County District Attorney's Office said Stephan Harris, 27, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, which is a felony
Schenectady man charged in Dunkin’ robbery, causing $15K damage at car wash
SCHENECTADY – A city man has been arrested twice recently, once in connection with a Dunkin’ robbery and also in connection with $15,000 in damage to a car wash, authorities said. In the most recent case, Austin L. Levielle, 43, of Schenectady, was arrested last Saturday and charged...
Albany County seeks input on spending $29.4M in COVID-19 recovery funding
Albany County on Thursday released preliminary plans for how to use $29.4 million in federal COVID-19 recovery funds, and are seeking feedback on the spending from the public. The county’s second portion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money will be divided into three areas: development and health, economic recovery and growth, and infrastructure and workforce.
Albany man sentenced for illegal weapon possession
An Albany man learned his fate after illegally possessing a weapon. The Albany County District’s Attorney Office says Elijah Moses will spend the next 13 years behind bars, after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. The DA’s office says Moses admitted to having a loaded, illegal firearm...
Man threatens to hit car with bat in front of cops
GREENVILLE – A domestic dispute at a residence in the Orange County town of Greenville has resulted in the arrest of Jeff Sniffen, 46, on two felony charges of criminal mischief. He was also charged with misdemeanor assault for his actions on March 15th. Troopers responded to a report...
Only 1 New York State Town Makes List Of Most Mispronounced Towns In US
New York State is home to a treasure-trove of mispronounced cities and towns. However, only one town made the list of the most mispronounced in America. The website Best Life found out which small towns in the United States are total tongue twisters. Somehow, and in some way, it seems that only one New York town made the list. Honestly, it's probably one you wouldn't pick as your first choice either.
New illegal gun tip line launched in Albany County
The Albany County Legislature and the sheriff’s office launched an illegal gun tip line on Thursday morning. People who want to make a report can call anonymously at (518) 655-7860. It’s the latest campaign in the county to reduce illegal firearms in communities. The announcement was marked by...
REVIEW: “The Revolutionists” at Schenectady Civic Players
It’s hard to think of a more fitting production for Women’s History Month: the Schenectady Civic Players‘ mounting of The Revolutionists is a re-imagining of the lives of four historical women in the French Revolution that is so apropos of our current moment that one can forget that the play is set in eighteenth century France and not twenty-first century America.
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